Foundation Resident Training Pharmacist

**About the role
Fixed term temporary full time opportunity to provide routine clinical pharmacy services independently at a competent level within an evidence-based quality and multidisciplinary healthcare environment with limited professional supervision and guidance, and aligned to organisational goals, professional, legislative, and ethical standards. Primary pharmacy service provision, including participation in clinical service delivery, distribution and dispensing, in-service training and professional development, and input to relevant policies and procedures.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:
Exercise independent professional judgement in resolving routine problems, with more complex clinical decisions and problem solving made with limited professional supervision and guidance.
Provide professional clinical supervision to pharmacy interns, students and pharmacy support personnel.
Work cooperatively and effectively with multidisciplinary teams within and external to Pharmacy, and with patients/carers, and actively participate and provide professional advice in this multidisciplinary environment.
Promote quality use of medicines principles, safe medication practices and the role of the pharmacist within the hospital, provide input into relevant policies and procedures, and participate in departmental projects and quality or service improvement activities.
Health Equity
It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services; and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.
Benefits when working for Metro North Allied Health
Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of 12.75% and access to generous salary packaging
Additional entitlements for employees (casual employees excluded) may include sick leave, carer's leave, long service leave, paid parental leave, leave without pay to travel, professional development allowance and leave
5% annual leave loading with up to 27.5% for shift workers
Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here:
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
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